Polemoniaceae
Linanthus pungens subsp. hallii
Linanthus pungens subsp. hallii
Also known as Leptodactylon pungens var. hallii, Gilia hallii, Leptodactylon pungens subsp. hallii
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · California Native · Linanthus · Polemoniaceae · Prickly Phlox · Wildflower · Rock Garden · Native Perennial · Part Shade · Rare Subspecies
Hall's prickly phlox is a rare California native subspecies that thrives in rocky, well-drained soils under partial shade conditions. It requires consistent moisture during its active growing season but is not tolerant of heavy clay soils or standing water. This plant is best suited for native plant enthusiasts and habitat restoration projects rather than conventional home gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, keeping soil evenly moist but never waterlogged · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–8
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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